The company will expand all of its domestic brands except Bob'sStores this year, as well as new units in Canada, Germany and theUnited Kingdom, for an overall 4% increase in space. Ultimately,the company plans to open up to 400 additional units in its Marmaxxdivision alone in coming years, 200 more than previously estimated,said Carol Meyrowitz, president and CEO.

"We view ourselves as a global off-price value company withtremendous growth opportunities," Meyrowitz said.

The Marmaxx division, which consists of TJ Maxx and Marshallsstores, will expand by 45 stores net of closings, to end the yearwith 1,168 stores. HomeGoods will see a net expansion of 25 storesto end the year with 314 units. AJ Wright will add five net newstores for a total of 134 stores. The company also plans to open anet of 16 stores in Canada for a total of 278 units, five stores inGermany for a total of 10 stores, and 10 TK Maxx and five HomeSensestores in the United Kingdom for 236 stores total.